Washington subway chief warns of funding needs, possible shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chief of Washington’s subway system warned on Thursday of possible maintenance shutdowns lasting months, while urging a major funding boost for the U.S. capital’s transit system.
Three Florida teens found dead in stolen car submerged in pond
(Reuters) – Three Florida teenagers drowned early Thursday when the car they stole went into a pond and trapped them inside, authorities said.
Officers in Jamar Clark shooting await outcome of federal probe
(Reuters) – Two Minneapolis police officers involved in the shooting death of a 24-year-old black man are awaiting the outcome of a federal investigation after a county attorney said they would not face local charges.
Exclusive: Uber will use Progressive Insurance to cover Texas drivers
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will use Progressive Insurance to provide coverage for drivers in Texas beginning on Friday, in a pilot that could lead the ride-hailing market leader to diversify its U.S. insurance purchasing from its curre…
Where’s the lane? Self-driving cars confused by shabby U.S. roadways
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Volvo’s North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker’s semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
FBI teams helping Belgium investigate recent attacks: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has sent FBI teams to help Belgian authorities investigate the March 22 attacks that killed 35 people, including several Americans, and U.S. and Belgian officials will discuss the cooperation this week, the Whit…
U.S. women soccer champs demand equal wages, conditions
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Five top players for the World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team have filed a federal wage discrimination complaint claiming they are paid less than male players even though they generate more income for the United Stat…
Massachusetts priest defrocked for sexually abusing minor: archdiocese
BOSTON (Reuters) – A suburban Boston priest has been defrocked by the Vatican after an investigation by the Roman Catholic church found him guilty of child sexual abuse, the Boston Archdiocese said on Thursday.
Chicago police union hires officer who killed black teen: reports
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago police union has hired as a janitor the white officer charged with fatally shooting a black teenager in 2014 as a way of helping him financially, local media reported on Thursday.
DraftKings, FanDuel halt contests on college sports in all states: ESPN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel, in a deal with the NCAA, have agreed to indefinitely suspend contests on college sports in all U.S. states, ESPN reported on Thursday.
